What's the noise level like with this rifle? Is it likely to draw unwanted attention from neighbors?
6751
Its practically silent compared to other rifles, I live in a very urban erea and I've never had any problems with the noise
6752
It's not as loud as I expected. However, If you live in close proximity to neighbors, they may hear it discharge. The rifle is fairly heavy.
6753
The noise level gets less as you break it in.It may take 50 to 100 RDS.It will get more accurate also during this period at longer ranges.The nitro produces less noise than the spring air rifles.
6754
Jeff, I live in a mid size college area in a townhouse style apartment with two other townhouse units directly attached and houses on both sides of the complex. The noise level was a chief concern of mine as well. I can say that the .22 cal model of this gun is slightly quieter than the .177 that my roommate has. So far, I have not gotten any complaints. However, if you dry fire the gun, it is loud enough to warrant a complaint, but loaded with a pellet, it seems to be a "suburb friendly" toy in regards to the noise level.
6755
I don't know how close your neighbors are so I can't say. I shoot mine from the back deck into the yard and my wife doesn't hear me from inside the house. In truth she is three rooms away from me. I haven't noticed my neighbors paying any attention to me at all. I live in a subdivision and there is a woods behind my yard so it's a couple of hundred feet to the nearest neighbor's house. I'm shooting subsonic so there's no boom. I'm pleased with how quiet mine is.
6756
The noise level is moderate. I use it only occasionally for rabbit, possum etc and its fine.
1983635
No, it isn't that loud, however if you want to set it off in your home or in an indoor environment be careful, keep it at least 3 feet away from you and you should be fine. I have had one blow up right atmy feet about two feet away from me while crouching down during an airsoft match, I only got startled, my ears were not damaged. But just to be safe keep it at a distance.
1529897
It won't bother the neighbors but you can hear it. It beeps fairly long like 15 beeps or so. There is like 20 second delay before it will activate again. We live in the country and have to unplug it at night because the deer keep triggering it.
1707095
I live in a similar neighborhood, I shoot it all the time in my backyard. The sound level is no louder than a hand clap, if that loud.
1291901
It does seem to be louder. I just turned them down a bit while shooting is actually going on
1962329
Loudness: it is noisey for an air rifle. A .22 rimfire short fired from a bolt action 20inch rifle barrel makes less noise.
754654
That is a particularly difficult question to answer - mostly it's the individual person's judgment as to whether or not something is "loud." It is NOT whisper quiet, but certainly not louder than a fan, which is exactly what is inside the Excalibur that produces the sound. I experienced a slight hearing loss while in the military, and it makes hearing (clearly) difficult in noisy environments, but I can carry on a conversation while this is in operation and I'm in the kitchen. When we lived in an apartment, my spouse had it on the dining room table which shared the same space as the living room. No problems there either. I would say if you had it in your bedroom, and preferred absolute silence, it might annoy you. Hope this answers your question.
1707096
The velocity is about 1000 ft/sec, less than the speed of sound of about 1100 ft/sec. It is not like a 22 rifle by any means. I would say it is not loud. If you were standing within 50 - 100 ft you would be able to hear the shot but you might not think that a rifle fired. For my grandsons I once purchased an air rifle that fired 1200 ft per sec. The gun sounded like a 22 rifle. I returned it.
1787356
I would say it is not terribly louder if at all than the whisper but because it is 30 rounds it could annoy some people. If you live in a house with a good size backyard you should be fine. I haven't had complaints and I live in an apartment. I will say it is definitely on the lower end with accuracy though...hope it helps.
1842057
The gun is about as quiet as any other medium power pellet rifle. If your neighbours are indoors, I doubt they would hear it. Probably a good idea to inform your neighbours of your intent to shoot a pellet rifle in the backyard and make sure you check the local municipal and/or state/provincial laws regarding the discharge of air guns where you live.
1184318
Yes you would. It wouldn't be a loud ping but it will make a noise. Now if you're shooting it with a rifle from 100 yards away, you probably will not.
1833152
It's loud. It is the only crossbow I have ever owned so I don't have anything to compare it to. I have always heard that it is the way it is with crossbows.
687997
This rifle is powerful and loud! A .22 handgun is quieter. I don't shoot it in residential areas because the neighbors would call the police due to the gun shot sound. JSB Diabolo Exact Monster pellets used.
1364856
Honestly, the first couple shots were almost as loud as my Remington .22, but after 10+ shots it has quieted down a lot. No where near as loud now.
1807256
I cannot hear the sound. however, you may want to check your municipality's sound ordinance. I you are not exceeding those decible levels, then you have little to worry about.. Guns are noisy, so what!os
2200604
Noise not too bad, but definitely plenty of noise for privacy, they won't be hearing anything..:)
474527
I am primarily a bow hunter and very concerned about any game spooking noises. The low hum of the fan doesn't seem to be noticed by deer. I have had mature does within 20 yards of me & they don't seem to notice it. I have also used it in a box blind (venting out a window) and had 2 doe, a yearling and a buck approach from downwind of me and feed for 20 - 30 minutes without knowing I was there. The buck was too small to shoot. The noise isn't enough to spook game and it really doesn't seem to interfere with one's ability to hear game approaching especially when used out of box blind. Inside one it is noticeable and may be a draw back if relying on hearing a deer approach. I am primarily a bow hunter and very concerned about any game spooking noises. The low hum of the fan doesn't seem to be noticed by deer. I have had mature does within 20 yards of me & they don't seem to notice it. I have also used it in a box blind (venting out a window) and had 2 doe, a yearling and a buck approach from downwind of me and feed for 20 - 30 minutes without knowing I was there. The buck was too small to shoot. The noise isn't enough to spook game and it really doesn't seem to interfere with one's ability to hear game approaching especially when used out of box blind. Inside... » Read More I am primarily a bow hunter and very concerned about any game spooking noises. The low hum of the fan doesn't seem to be noticed by deer. I have had mature does within 20 yards of me & they don't seem to notice it. I have also used it in a box blind (venting out a window) and had 2 doe, a yearling and a buck approach from downwind of me and feed for 20 - 30 minutes without knowing I was there. The buck was too small to shoot. The noise isn't enough to spook game and it really doesn't seem to interfere with one's ability to hear game approaching especially when used out of box blind. Inside one it is noticeable and may be a draw back if relying on hearing a deer approach. « Show Less